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What riders leave behind on Wash. transit

LYNNWOOD, Wash. — Community Transit’s lost and found receives about 650 items per week and up to 8,000 a year, The Herald reported. Among the more unusual items are false teeth, bicycles, baby strollers and cat carriers. The claim rate is approximately 35%.

Unclaimed items, depending on their value, are either destroyed after 30 days or taken to the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office. The agency is working on a plan to donate some of the items to charity. For the full story, click here.

The campaign is similar to the one developed for subways, with the focus on reminding passengers that avoiding certain behaviors can ensure a faster and more pleasant ride for everyone. Reminders include step aside to let others off first; remove your backpack; and don’t clip your nails on the bus.

While Founder Matt George is interested in connecting Capitol Hill, K Street and Dupont Circle, it’s not yet clear if those will be the neighborhoods Bridj starts with. The start-up is encouraging interested customers to request specific routes on its website

Des Moines Area Regional Transit's 60-foot low floor articulated buses will replace high-floor buses and include newly installed ramps, remanufactured power trains, transmissions, engines and brakes. It will also be equipped with two ADA compliant wheelchair lifts.